COVID-19

Oct
2

PSW wage increase a good first step but it’s not enough

PSW wage increase a good first step but UFCW Locals 175 & 633 calls on the Ford government to make permanent improvements for all healthcare… View Article

Sep
30

UFCW Local 175 donates van to Shelter House Thunder Bay

At an event held in Thunder Bay this morning, Locals 175 & 633 donated a Sprinter passenger van to Shelter House Thunder Bay to assist… View Article

Sep
3

School buses may still have to transport up to 72 children per trip despite COVID-19

As start of school year approaches, school buses may still have to transport up to 72 children per trip despite COVID-19; Union for drivers and… View Article

Aug
31

Victoria Retirement members ratify; contract includes health & safety pandemic plan language

On August 25, 2020, the members at Victoria Retirement in Cobourg ratified a new two-year collective agreement. The Union Negotiating Committee achieved several improvements that… View Article

Aug
24

Hamilton’s Taskforce on Economic Recovery

Last week the Local Union made two presentations to the City of Hamilton’s Mayor’s Taskforce on Economic Recovery. The taskforce was set up to find… View Article

Aug
20

Marek Hospitality members achieve pandemic pay language and more in new agreement

Recently, the 77 full-time and 53 part-time employees of Marek Hospitality ratified a new three-year collective agreement. Members at Marek Hospitality work in cafeterias and… View Article